Friday, May 8, 2009

G.G. Allin - Carnival Of Excess

One of my favorite GG records. His best bleak country record. A must hear, even for GG haters. GG was notorious for his punk rock and his stage antics, but this album shows another side of him.

Alongside Dee Dee Ramone, GG was the real deal, a true punk rock genius. He even covers "Carmelita" on this record, a Hank Williams song, and now Hank Williams III covers a GG Allin song live. It all comes full circle. Download and recognize the tourtured genius that was GG Allin.

Oh yeah, and a big thank you to Nick Wusz for making me listen to GG and discover one of my all time favorite artists, and a big FUCK YOU to Asa who hates GG. But he will learn...

About Audio Savant Music Blog

Years ago I had a music blog to take the place of my defunct label, Audio Savant, but alas it lasted only a few months. Now years later I have decided to resurrect the blog to share rare gems of awesome and strange music; the same reason I started the label in the first place. Perhaps this medium will prove more fruitful.
This blog will focus on demos, rarities, and my own projects as well as friends and well-wishers. Contact me at ears.are.ringing@gmail.com